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Sigh. I love Linux but there are times when you realise it's never going to take over the world... I was working with Amarok, but the program crashed completely every time it hit a certain file in my audio library. This wasn't a big deal but being a helpful soul, when I was presented with the option to send crash
I’ve been experimenting for some time with connecting computers to televisions, along with a variety of other set-top boxes. I’m now at a point where I’ve begun to draw a few conclusions. Are we there yet? The short answer is no. We’ve still got a long way to go. After living a while with Apps on an Android smartphone, along
With the release of the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Incredible in early 2010 Verizon became the US leader in Android phones. Later they came out with the Droid X, Droid 2, Droid Pro, and Samsung Fascinate to solidify their front-runner position. But there's a problem with how they are doing business now. They are positioning themselves as PC makers
This is my unboxing and initial setup of the Roku XD|S. I do apologize for the shaky video, I was recording this on my Iphone. I also realized after I had finished uploading the video that I said there was an ethernet connection at the end of the box and I meant to say HDMI connection. So here is the video
I want to welcome all the new listeners to the show make sure you get subscribed to the podcast and get signed up for the newsletter. I have a lot on my mind today as we I have a lot to share about what is happening, whats coming and what to expect over the next week. I am as excited
I suspect that many people have gotten Iphones for Christmas, after doing the set up the first thing you want to do is install some applications. You click on the Application button on the Iphone and then you freeze, because you have no idea which ones are the best. You could go by the top 25 list, but remember these
The Geek News Central crew will be working with under the Tech Podcast Network for CES along with 5 other show host from the Network. The pack-out of the gear is complete and 15 Large boxes go to FedEx on Wednesday. The show pack out does not include the 10 items we rented for this years for show. With a
“FiRe” Field Recorder is an audio recording application for making high-quality audio recordings on an iPod, iPhone or iPad. The application cost is $5.99 U.S. “FiRe” Field Recorder does a good job of making high-quality recordings, but the program does have a few quirks that need to be taken into account. I found that if I tried to make multiple
< iStat for the Iphone is a great way to keep track of how your Iphone is running. As a stand alone application there are many things it will do. It will show you how long you have been in standby time. How much talktime you have used. What percentage your battery is at. How much hard drive you have
I recently bought the newest version of the 32 gigabyte iPod Touch. The latest iPod Touch is one amazing device that has functionality well beyond simple MP3 and video playback. I’ve started adding some extremely useful apps. One of these apps is Mobile Mouse Remote Trackpad. To use it, you have to download and install a server program on your
While it's a very slow time for news of cool new gadgets, updates to software and apps, and general geeky fun, it's proving to be a wonderful time for product tips this holiday season. So rather than write an article about the general nothing that is going on in the tech world at the moment I thought I would take
I want to wish all of the Ohana a Merry Christmas and of course a safe and Happy Holidays. As a family we are dealing with several things that are really making us reflect, thankfully my daughter is here for the holidays and it has been entirely to long since she has spent any time with us. I hope as
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